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Up in the air

Exercising at altitude makes your workout tougher, however you can now reap the benefits at ground level.

Third Space is launching Hypoxic Chamber, which mimics training at 10,000ft.

Additional nitrogen is pumped into the room to reduce the amount of oxygen, where participants work out on a ski machine, rower, treadmill, bike or climber.

"Participants will find they have to breathe harder and will have a more elevated heart rate at an earlier stage of their workout.

"Consistently training at altitude can lead to increased red blood cell count and increased lung surface area, both of which can create an increase in performance in endurance activities," explains Luke Worthington, trainer at Third Space.

Screen time

Get the most out of your workout by doing it in an ultra-relaxing environment.

At Fly Ldn yoga studio, classes are done before a huge cinematic screen showing zen-inducing images of nature. "Studies found that viewing footage of nature can reduce nervousness, anxiety, fear, stress and tiredness," explains Fi Clark, head of yoga at Fly Ldn.

The classes include a warm-up, standing flow sequence, seated stretches and a five-minute final relaxation.

Prices start at £10 (flyldn.co.uk) New cycle class FirstLight Maestro uses sunlight simulation to mimic different times of the day.

"You can ride through the beauty of the dawn to awaken and invigorate yourself, through the energising light of midday to boost alertness or through the evening light, which helps your body produce the sleep-enhancing hormone melatonin," says founder Mark Anthony.

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The at-home “it” bike

The high-tech at-home bike Peloton has been a huge hit in the US, with more than a million users signing up. Now it is heading to the UK.

The indoor cycling bike comes with a built-in screen so users can take live and on-demand fitness classes led by world-class instructors from the comfort and convenience of their own home.

A near-silent belt drive means you can cycle first thing in the morning or late at night without noise or disruption. "Once you've joined a class and start cycling you'll see performance tracking metrics and a motivating real-time leaderboard.

"You'll be up close and personal with the instructor - and may even get a virtual high-five from another rider," says Kevin Cornils, international managing director.

The bike costs £1,990 and there is a £39 monthly subscription fee that gives you unlimited access to classes.

Cycling allows you to burn hundreds of calories without leaving your home (Image: GETTY)

Water workout

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a great way to train if you're short of time as it burns fat and calories in far less time than regular training.

Due to the high impact nature of HIIT it is not suitable for everyone, however that could be set to change with H20 HIIT from DW Fitness First, where the class is held in the pool. Participants try to perform as many reps as possible on a five-station circuit.

"The water offers good resistance and it's great for working on strength and muscle conditioning while being easier on the joints," says Rachel Tunstall from DW Sports.

Available at selected Fitness First clubs now and nationwide from October.